Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, business English, life in America and Boston and New York, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. You'll get TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC help also from The Examiner of Excellence, Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join the community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay explore advanced English vocabulary related to dislike and aversion. They discuss the word "loathe," differentiating its usage and spelling as both an adjective ("loathe to") and a verb ("to loathe"). They also introduce other words like "abhor" and "d...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay explore the meaning, origin, and usage of the expression "run of the mill." They discuss its industrial origins, provide examples of how to use it in both casual and professional contexts, and address whether it sounds outdated. They also introduce alt...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Michelle explore the various uses of the word "actually" in English conversations, prompted by a listener's suggestion. They discuss how "actually" can soften requests, correct assumptions politely, compare perceptions with reality, and express surprise. The h...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay address a listener's question about the subtle differences between "grateful" and "thankful," along with their correct preposition usage. They explore how "thankful" often expresses a more immediate appreciation, while "grateful" conveys a deeper, more...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Michelle explore the significance of "mutual interests" in fostering connections. They dissect the word "mutual" and provide common language chunks associated with it, such as "the feeling is mutual," "mutual friend," "mutual decision/agreement," and "mutual interest...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay explore the phrasal verb "dance around," which means to avoid addressing something directly, usually in conversation. They discuss how it's more informal than "avoid" and provide examples of its usage. Listeners learn related phrases like "beat around the bus...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle explore various English phrases and expressions used to initiate a meal in social settings. They discuss the absence of a direct English equivalent to phrases like "bon appétit" and offer alternatives such as "shall we," "chow down," "let's eat," and "enjoy...
In this episode of All Ears English, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the idiom "cold feet," which means getting nervous or having second thoughts before a big decision or event. They explore its usage in various contexts beyond weddings, such as starting college, a new job, or even making new friends. They share personal ...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the phrase "long story short" and its use in storytelling and general conversation. They explore how it helps to be concise, avoid boring listeners with unnecessary details, and respect their time. They share examples of when and how to use t...
In this episode of the All Ears English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey explore five phrasal verbs using "wash," explaining their multiple meanings and nuances. They discuss "wash up" (to clean oneself or to be carried onto shore), "wash away" (to be removed by water), "wash off" (to remove something from a surface by wash...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay explore the phrasal verbs "rev up" and "fire up," discussing their meanings, grammatical nuances, and usage in everyday conversations. They provide examples and role-play scenarios to illustrate how to effectively incorporate these phrases into English...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the use of incorrect grammar by native English speakers, focusing on the specific example of "rethunk" as a past tense of "rethink." They explore two main reasons for this phenomenon: unintentional grammar mistakes influenced by regional dialec...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss how to be more concise in English by manipulating grammar. They focus on two main strategies: using the active voice instead of the passive voice to be more direct, and combining simple sentences into compound or complex sentences to avoid chop...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay continue their three-part series on conciseness, focusing on vocabulary. They discuss strategies for eliminating filler words by slowing down speech and recording oneself, avoiding redundancy by shortening phrases and not repeating information, removin...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the use of "go" as a substitute for "said" or to describe actions in English storytelling, a common native speaker technique to make narratives more engaging. They explore how this usage, including "I go" or "he goes," can be applied to any sub...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle explore the trendy phrase "on brand," explaining its meaning beyond traditional brand contexts. They discuss how it's used to describe someone's typical behavior or quirks, often in a teasing or affectionate way. They share personal examples of what's "on b...
This episode explores the importance of conciseness in English communication, highlighting its impact on both personal and professional relationships. Against the backdrop of native speakers often struggling with being long-winded, the hosts introduce a three-part series focused on mastering conciseness through message...
This episode explores the expression "not all it's cracked up to be," dissecting its meaning and usage in American English. The hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, begin by sharing personal experiences where something didn't live up to its hype, setting the stage for a listener question from Ilse in Stockholm, who requested a...
This episode explores the cultural nuances of dining etiquette, specifically addressing the awkward situation when one person's food arrives at a restaurant table before others. The hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, delve into whether it's appropriate to start eating immediately or wait, emphasizing the importance of commun...
This episode explores the common English language confusion between the words "affect" and "effect," providing clarity on their usage as both verbs and nouns. Against the backdrop of listener questions about when to use each word correctly, the hosts, Aubrey and Lindsay, delve into the nuances of these homophones, high...
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